Month: August 2024
A Nintendo Direct Partner showcase and Indie World double-header is set for August 27
Nintendo fans have a lot to look forward to, including the company’s new museum, a Donkey Kong theme park expansion coming to the US and, of course, the follow up to the Switch. But everything all boils back down to the games, and we’ll soon have a clearer idea of what’s coming to the Switch thanks to a double Nintendo Direct that the company has lined up for August 27. The stream will start at 10AM ET on YouTube with an Indie World showcase that will lead into a Nintendo Direct Partner presentation.
The two-for-one stream will run for around 40 minutes, but Nintendo stressed that there won’t be any news about its next console (it’s smart to manage expectations about that). Indie World presentations often feature a few games that suddenly arrive on the eShop that same day, so you’ll most likely have some new options to check out tomorrow.
Join us tomorrow, August 27 at 7am PT, for an #IndieWorld Showcase followed by a #NintendoDirect Partner Showcase! The livestream, featuring both presentations back-to-back, will be roughly 40 minutes in total.Watch here: https://t.co/SyxftK1vRR pic.twitter.com/tIs15ggQaM— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 26, 2024
The second showcase will include details on third-party games that are coming to the Switch. It’s interesting that Nintendo hasn’t divulged exactly which partner or partners it has lined up, perhaps indicating that it has a significant surprise in store. Yeah, yeah, we say this every single time that there’s a Nintendo Direct or Indie World, but if ever there was an ideal time for a Hollow Knight: Silksong release date reveal and a deep dive into the highly anticipated sequel, this feels like it.
In any case, Team Engadget will be keeping a close eye out for any news from Team Cherry during the stream. We’ll keep you up to date with all of the notable announcements from the double showcase as well. You can watch the dual presentation here:
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/a-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-and-indie-world-double-header-is-set-for-august-27-150333395.html?src=rss
Nintendo fans have a lot to look forward to, including the company’s new museum, a Donkey Kong theme park expansion coming to the US and, of course, the follow up to the Switch. But everything all boils back down to the games, and we’ll soon have a clearer idea of what’s coming to the Switch thanks to a double Nintendo Direct that the company has lined up for August 27. The stream will start at 10AM ET on YouTube with an Indie World showcase that will lead into a Nintendo Direct Partner presentation.
The two-for-one stream will run for around 40 minutes, but Nintendo stressed that there won’t be any news about its next console (it’s smart to manage expectations about that). Indie World presentations often feature a few games that suddenly arrive on the eShop that same day, so you’ll most likely have some new options to check out tomorrow.
Join us tomorrow, August 27 at 7am PT, for an #IndieWorld Showcase followed by a #NintendoDirect Partner Showcase! The livestream, featuring both presentations back-to-back, will be roughly 40 minutes in total.
Watch here: https://t.co/SyxftK1vRR pic.twitter.com/tIs15ggQaM
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 26, 2024
The second showcase will include details on third-party games that are coming to the Switch. It’s interesting that Nintendo hasn’t divulged exactly which partner or partners it has lined up, perhaps indicating that it has a significant surprise in store. Yeah, yeah, we say this every single time that there’s a Nintendo Direct or Indie World, but if ever there was an ideal time for a Hollow Knight: Silksong release date reveal and a deep dive into the highly anticipated sequel, this feels like it.
In any case, Team Engadget will be keeping a close eye out for any news from Team Cherry during the stream. We’ll keep you up to date with all of the notable announcements from the double showcase as well. You can watch the dual presentation here:
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/a-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-and-indie-world-double-header-is-set-for-august-27-150333395.html?src=rss
Samsung Launches Premiere 7 and Premiere 9 Ultra-Short Throw Projectors
Both promise huge pictures with minimal setup and require less space than a traditional projector, but they won’t be cheap.
Both promise huge pictures with minimal setup and require less space than a traditional projector, but they won’t be cheap.
Dying Light: The Beast is a Gorgeous and Gory Zombie Parkour Sequel
Your new beast powers will make taking on these Freaks a lot of fun.
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Samsung expands its UST projector lineup with the Premiere 7 and Premiere 9
After teasing them at CES 2024 earlier this year, Samsung has officially launched the Premiere 7 and Premiere 9 ultra short throw (UST) 4K projectors. They offer enhanced picture quality compared to the previous Premiere LSP9T and LSP7T models, particularly in the areas of brightness and color accuracy. Samsung’s main goal with the new products, it said, was to give buyers a “cinematic experience.”
Smart TV features are available via Samsung’s Tizen OS, offering access to Samsung TV Plus, Netflix, YouTube and other streaming services. The newly integrated Samsung Gaming Hub also comes with more than 3,000 titles from Xbox and others, with no console needed. Both models include 4K AI upscaling and Vision Booster, which automatically adjusts color and contrast for different lighting conditions.
The Premiere 7 looks like a solid mid-range contender in the UST category with 2,500 ISO lumens of brightness and 100 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 HDR standard. That should allow for accurate colors and expanded dynamic range, though most projectors fall well short of required HDR specs in terms of brightness.
Speaking of HDR, the Premiere 7 only offers HDR10, while others like the Formovie Theater can handle Dolby Vision content. As for sound, it comes with Dolby Atmos tech and 30W 2.2ch speakers.
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Meanwhile, the Premiere 9 sits a notch below the Premiere 8K UST projector also announced at CES. With the triple laser engine, it ups the brightness to 3,450 ISO lumens, below the Premiere 8K’s 4,000 lumens but higher than most 4K UST projectors (Epson’s EpiqVision Ultra LS800W 4K 3LCD projector is a notable exception with 4,000 ISO lumens).
It also comes with Samsung’s answer to Dolby Vision, HDR10+. Considering the brightness and 154 percent DCI-P3 color accuracy, the picture should be impressive. It also features 40W speakers with Dolby Atmos in a 2.2.2 channel up-firing configuration.
Samsung projectors can be expensive compared to others and the new models are no exception. The Premiere 7 retails for $2,999, while the Premiere 9 doubles that to an eye-watering $5,999. Both models are now available at samsung.com and across select retailers.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/samsung-expands-its-ust-projector-lineup-with-the-premiere-7-and-premiere-9-150002515.html?src=rss
After teasing them at CES 2024 earlier this year, Samsung has officially launched the Premiere 7 and Premiere 9 ultra short throw (UST) 4K projectors. They offer enhanced picture quality compared to the previous Premiere LSP9T and LSP7T models, particularly in the areas of brightness and color accuracy. Samsung’s main goal with the new products, it said, was to give buyers a “cinematic experience.”
Smart TV features are available via Samsung’s Tizen OS, offering access to Samsung TV Plus, Netflix, YouTube and other streaming services. The newly integrated Samsung Gaming Hub also comes with more than 3,000 titles from Xbox and others, with no console needed. Both models include 4K AI upscaling and Vision Booster, which automatically adjusts color and contrast for different lighting conditions.
The Premiere 7 looks like a solid mid-range contender in the UST category with 2,500 ISO lumens of brightness and 100 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 HDR standard. That should allow for accurate colors and expanded dynamic range, though most projectors fall well short of required HDR specs in terms of brightness.
Speaking of HDR, the Premiere 7 only offers HDR10, while others like the Formovie Theater can handle Dolby Vision content. As for sound, it comes with Dolby Atmos tech and 30W 2.2ch speakers.
Meanwhile, the Premiere 9 sits a notch below the Premiere 8K UST projector also announced at CES. With the triple laser engine, it ups the brightness to 3,450 ISO lumens, below the Premiere 8K’s 4,000 lumens but higher than most 4K UST projectors (Epson’s EpiqVision Ultra LS800W 4K 3LCD projector is a notable exception with 4,000 ISO lumens).
It also comes with Samsung’s answer to Dolby Vision, HDR10+. Considering the brightness and 154 percent DCI-P3 color accuracy, the picture should be impressive. It also features 40W speakers with Dolby Atmos in a 2.2.2 channel up-firing configuration.
Samsung projectors can be expensive compared to others and the new models are no exception. The Premiere 7 retails for $2,999, while the Premiere 9 doubles that to an eye-watering $5,999. Both models are now available at samsung.com and across select retailers.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/samsung-expands-its-ust-projector-lineup-with-the-premiere-7-and-premiere-9-150002515.html?src=rss
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You can now officially watch Nicolas Cage’s ‘Longlegs’ at home
‘Longlegs’ is now available to watch at home. Here are the best ways to watch, including Hulu streaming deals for watching later.
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We’ve been anticipating the release of Longlegs for months and now it’s officially available to watch from behind a blanket on your couch at home.
Written and directed by Osgood Perkins (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House) and starring Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, and the one and only Nicolas Cage, Longlegs has been a huge box office hit for the indie studio Neon. Critics are calling the film “unsettling,” to say the least. If you have yet to see Cage in all his serial killer glory or you want to make your skin crawl once again from the (dis)comfort of your home, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Longlegs.
What is Longlegs about?
Longlegs follows the FBI investigation of a decades-long serial killing spree in Oregon. There’s no other evidence at the crime scenes except for cryptic letters signed “Longlegs.” It Follows star Maika Monroe is the lead FBI agent, Lee Harker, who is assigned to investigate the serial killer — and it turns out she might be more connected to the case than it seems. Oh, and that serial killer? It’s Nicolas Cage in some extremely haunting prosthetics and makeup.
Here’s a glimpse at the horror-thriller in the official trailer:
Is Longlegs worth watching?
A surprise hit, Longlegs has brought it over $100 million at the worldwide box office. That makes it the highest grossing indie film of the year and the top-grossing R-rated horror film of 2024. And considering Neon’s production budget under $10 million (before prints and advertising costs), that makes it a massive success.
Of course, box office numbers don’t mean much unless people actually like the film. Fortunately, critic reviews are largely positive for the Nic Cage serial killer thriller. It currently has an 86 percent critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Interestingly, though, audiences aren’t quite as enthusiastic, giving Longlegs a 60 percent score based on over 2,500 ratings.
Mashable’s own critic noted that while Cage’s performance was brilliant, the film “doesn’t fully (or even partway) commit to its most bone-chilling ideas.”
Read Mashable’s full review of Longlegs.
Can I watch Longlegs at home?
While it’s still in select theaters nationwide, you can skip the big screen and watch Longlegs at home as of Aug. 23. The horror-thriller is now officially available to rent or buy on digital-on-demand retailers like Prime Video, YouTube, and Apple TV for those who’d rather watch the film from their couch. If you’d rather wait and stream the film, keep reading for more information.
Note: If you choose to rent the film, you’ll have 30 days to start watching and just 48 hours once you begin.
Here are some of the platforms where you can rent or purchase the film online:
Prime Video — $18.49 to rent or $23.49 to buy for Prime members
Apple TV — $19.99 to rent or $24.99 to buy
Fandango at Home (Vudu) — $19.99 to rent or $24.99 to buy
YouTube — $19.99 to rent or $24.99 to buy
Google Play — $19.99 to rent or $24.99 to buy
When is Longlegs streaming?
There’s no official streaming date yet for Longlegs, but since the indie film distributor Neon has a deal with Hulu, we expect the film to make its streaming debut on the service later this year. You can set yourself up for success by signing up for the streamer ahead of time. Hulu is surprisingly one of the most affordable streamers around and offers a generous 30-day trial to newbies. Subscriptions start at $7.99 per month, but we’ve rounded up the best ways you can save on your subscription below.
The best Hulu streaming deals to watch later
Best Hulu deal for most people: Hulu annual subscription
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Rather than paying $7.99 per month for Hulu, which adds up to $95.98 in a year, you can opt for an annual subscription and save 16%. An annual subscription with ads costs just $79.99 up front, which drops the monthly fee down to just $6.67 per month. Sure, you’ll have to pay more up front, but you’ll end up keeping more in your pocket in the long run. It also saves you from inevitable price hikes for at least a year.
Best bundle deal: Get Hulu and Disney+ for 37% off
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If you’re already a Disney+ subscriber or you want to get more bang for your buck, you can sign up for the Disney Duo Basic bundle and get both Disney+ and Hulu for $9.99 per month. That’s just $2 more than paying for Hulu alone, or a savings of 37%. Even better, if you’re a sports fan, you can throw ESPN+ into the mix for only $14.99 per month total. That’s 44% in savings on all three services.
Best for students: Hulu Student
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Students looking to stream Longlegs and other Neon hits can sign up for Hulu for only $1.99 per month. That’s a savings of 75% compared to the full cost of Hulu with ads. You’ll just have to verify your college email address using SheerID to score the deal.
Best for T-Mobile users: Hulu (with ads) included for one year for Go5G Next customers
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One of the best ways to get free streaming services, including Hulu, is to switch your mobile plan to T-Mobile’s Go5G Next plan. Customers on this plan get Hulu with ads included in their plan for no extra cost, plus Netflix and Apple TV+. If you’re already on a Go5G Next plan, head over to the T-Mobile promo page and choose “redeem now” to claim your offer. You’ll have to enter your T-Mobile number and account details in order to sign up for Hulu.
Note: After your initial 12-month promotional period, you’ll also have to take action in order to keep your subscription alive.
Ted Lasso could come back for a fourth season
Image: Apple
Though Ted Lasso’s season 3 finale felt like a solid place for the series to end, it might not be long before AFC Richmond’s back on our screens.
Deadline reports that Warner Bros. Television — which coproduces Ted Lasso with Universal Television for Apple — has tapped a number of the show’s core cast members to return for a not-yet-greenlit fourth season. Actors Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift have all had their options picked up by the studio.
Cocreator Jason Sudeikis is said to be attached to the “revival” (which feels silly to say considering the season three finale only debuted last year). As Variety notes, it’s also not yet clear which actors (Waddingham, Goldstein, and Swift are all UK Equity members) with SAG-AFTRA contracts may return for the new season. Of course, nothing’s official until the studios all announce that production is up and running. But at this point, it seems very likely that there’s more Ted Lasso to come.
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Though Ted Lasso’s season 3 finale felt like a solid place for the series to end, it might not be long before AFC Richmond’s back on our screens.
Deadline reports that Warner Bros. Television — which coproduces Ted Lasso with Universal Television for Apple — has tapped a number of the show’s core cast members to return for a not-yet-greenlit fourth season. Actors Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift have all had their options picked up by the studio.
Cocreator Jason Sudeikis is said to be attached to the “revival” (which feels silly to say considering the season three finale only debuted last year). As Variety notes, it’s also not yet clear which actors (Waddingham, Goldstein, and Swift are all UK Equity members) with SAG-AFTRA contracts may return for the new season. Of course, nothing’s official until the studios all announce that production is up and running. But at this point, it seems very likely that there’s more Ted Lasso to come.